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Cash for candy: Local dentist takes a stand against sweets
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Alpharetta - One area pediatric dentist is redefining the phrase "put your money where your mouth is."
This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Children's Dental Zone in Alpharetta and receive $1 per pound, up to a $5 maximum. Dr. Danny King is leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars and toothbrushes in exchange for cavity-provoking candy.
"Ditch the candy, that's what we're saying. Visiting your dentist twice a year and brushing daily are great preventative measures, but doing away with excess sweets altogether would really give your teeth a healthy boost," said Dr. King from Children's Dental Zone. "Kids can still have all of the fun of trick-or-treating, and now their piggy banks will benefit as well."
Global sugar consumption for kids' increases by about 2 percent annually and currently sits at 50 million tons per year, which means parents need to be sure their kids teeth are being cared for more than ever. Candy, as well as hurting children's teeth, can lead to hyperactivity and weight gain. In some cases, the wrong types of candy can also lead to broken teeth and damaged braces.
Candy will be collected at Children's Dental Zone on Monday, Nov. 2 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The candy must be unopened. It will then be shipped to troops overseas through Operation Gratitude.
Dr. Danny King and staff are available to provide more information at 770-777-1222, or visit Children's Dental Zone on-line at www.childrensdentalzone.com.
Tags: Alpharetta
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